Legacy of the Dark Knight, so I started building some sets

Since then I was at Gamescom in Germany in August.I've thought about Lego many times.

At the world's largest gaming event, Warner Bros. presented a huge stand for Lego Batman: The Dark Knight Legacythe new title it just unveiled. As a huge Batman fan, this was legitimately one of the coolest booths I've ever seen, with a recreation of the Monarch Theater where the Waynes were killed, replicas of Christian Bale and Robert Pattinson's respective costumes, and, naturally, a giant Lego Batman statue and the Batmobile.

Unfortunately, my short stay in Germany, filled with meetings, meant that I did not have the opportunity to practice the game. This saddens me because the game looks fantastic, it's a love letter to decades of Batman history with Arkham-stylish game mechanics. Because it seems like I'll never get it hypothetical Batman Beyond the game I died for, Legacy of the Dark Knight it's the next best thing. The problem is that we will have to wait until about 2026.

But then, coincidentally, I had the opportunity to review a Lego Batman set and I jumped at the opportunity. I thought it would be a fun way to scratch the itch while we pass the time, bye Legacy of the Dark Knight. And, of course, I loved doing it. The set in question was the classic Batmobile series, based on the ABC series directed by Adam West. Batman show from the 60s. While I don't really like this particular version of the Caped Crusader, I 100 percent admire the retro feel of it.

And, of course, this is just a great set. This is the largest set I've built since I was a kid, and it has 1,822 pieces, making it a fun side project. Both for work and as a hobby, I love to play games, but admittedly I can feel tired of it, especially as games get longer and more complex. What I love about such a large Lego set is that I can work with it in between tasks. If I want to take a break from gaming, I can start building. If I have an hour or so before dinner or going out, I can progress on the Batmobile. And so on and so forth.

It also helps that it's so surprisingly well thought out. I really liked how convoluted it ended up being, and all the little references to the wonderfully silly thematic devices that Adam West's Batman always used, like “Bat” or “Bat”. I lined up dozens of alternating black and red bricks in different shapes to create the car's elegant, adjustable “fenders.” A unique pattern of interlocking bricks that can be used to create seats for the Batmobile. There's so much detail here that you can appreciate, even if this probably isn't the Batman you grew up with. (Mine, of course, Batman: The Animated Series with the late, great Kevin Conroy.)

I'll admit, sometimes I find that the paper manual doesn't clearly differentiate between the little cubes in different shades of black and gray. Of course, this can be a problem if you accidentally used the wrong fragment but discovered it later. Luckily, this is where another technical aspect comes into play: Lego Builder app. With it, you can fully rotate the 3D models of each individual brick and building component in the set. Very handy when it comes to “checking your work” as you go.

The set comes together in a stunning package that will look great on any collector's shelf. (I just need to find a place for it!) You can buy The Batmobile from the classic TV series for $199.99 from Lego.. The company also has a bunch of other Lego Batman setsincluding on the basis Dark Knight, Batman, Batman v Superman and what attracts me most, Batman: The Animated Series.

Of course, there are no limits for Batman either. While the Batmobile satisfied my craving for all things Dark Knight, I also really enjoyed diving into the other sets. Specifically, the Lego just fell wonderful Game Boy setwhich I took and want to build further. Considering we're essentially in the busy holiday/end of year period right now, I'm going to play many games, so it would be great if some weird Lego set worked in between. Now if I can decide which one…